Karigaila
Lithuanian duke, son of Algirdas, ruler of Mstsislaw
About Karigaila
Lived 1350 – 1390 (aged 39–40). Karigaila was a Lithuanian.
Karigaila (, died on 16 September 1390 in Vilnius) was the son of Lithuanian grand duke Algirdas by his second wife Uliana of Tver. He ruled the Principality of Mstislavl.
Life He was the son of Grand Duke Algirdas by his second wife Uliana of Tver. He is sometimes mistaken for his brother Constantine, who was the founder of the House of Czartoryski.
He became the ruler of Mstislavl after he captured it from the Principality of Smolensk.
After his older brother Jogaila signed the Union of Krewo, Karigaila was baptized as Casimir in Kraków in March 1386. Karigaila was buried at Vilnius Cathedral.
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Who was Karigaila?
Lithuanian duke, son of Algirdas, ruler of Mstsislaw
When was Karigaila born?
Karigaila was born in 1350.
When did Karigaila die?
Karigaila died in 1390 in Vilnius.
What nationality was Karigaila?
Karigaila was Lithuanian.
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